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Removal and Installation

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND AUTOMATIC FREEWHEEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Drain the differential oil.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.





3. Install in the reverse order of removal indicated in the table.

CAUTION:
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

Left And Right Drive Shaft, Axle Removal Note
- Separate the drive shafts from the differential by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the differential. Suspend the drive shafts by using a rope after removal.

Front Differential And AFW Unit Removal Note





1. Support the differential on a transmission jack.
2. Remove the bolt and nut.
3. Remove the front differential and AFW unit.
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